Think Python, 2nd edition

Think Python is an introduction to Python programming for beginners. It starts with basic concepts of programming; it is carefully designed to define all terms when they are first used and to develop each new concept in a logical progression. Larger pieces, like recursion and object-oriented programming, are divided into a sequence of smaller steps and introduced over the course of several chapters.

What’s new in the second edition?

• Upgraded to Python 3: All examples in the book are now Python 3, and the supporting code has been updated to run in both Python 2 and 3.
• Removed the roadblocks: Based on reader feedback, we know where people had problems, so we’ve fixed or removed the pain points.
• Python in the browser: For beginners, one of the challenges of getting started is installing Python. For readers who don’t want to install Python right away, we provide instructions for running Python in a browser using PythonAnywhere, a free online programming environment.
• More Python goodies: Added chapter to cover some powerful Python features that didn’t make it into the first edition, including list comprehensions and additional data structures.